Macchi & Macchi, LLC

Practice Areas

Practice areas include permitting and development, commercial real estate law, environmental law, residential real estate, estate planning and probate administration, and business law.

Commercial real estate is the cornerstone of our practice. We provide strategic and dependable counsel for the largest and most complex retail, industrial, and residential developments in the area.

Permitting & Development
Permitting & Development

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Macchi & Macchi is a premier land use and permitting law firm in metrowest and southeastern Massachusetts. We often serve as lead land use counsel, as well as local zoning counsel for national and international companies or other law firms.

With over 50 years of experience working with town officials and boards, we bring an unparalleled level of institutional knowledge to our clients’ projects. We have a deep and well-established understanding of the permitting environment, and we work well with the local officials and boards, as well as consultants and engineers. While we recognize that the local permitting process requires a collaborative approach, we never cease being fierce advocates for our clients.

We believe that preparation is the key to success in any permitting process, and as a result our tradition is to work closely with our clients, their consultants and the town or city officials during the pre-application and pre-hearing phase of a project to work out any issues prior to an administrative hearing. We have found that this investment pays dividends to our clients, and our strong track record bears this out. We have the experience, knowledge, creativity, relationships, and success record to help our clients achieve their zoning and permitting goals.
- Examples of Services
  Our services include, but are not limited to:
  
  Representation at local boards including: Zoning Boards of Appeals, Planning Boards, Boards of Selectmen, Boards of Health, Historic District Commissions, Conservation Commissions, and Sewer & Water Commissions
  
  Zoning and land use opinions
  
  By-law amendments and zoning changes
  
  Affordable Housing Law and Chapter 40B
  
  Subdivision Control Law
  
  Re-zoning
  
  Liquor Licensing
  
  General bylaws/ordinances
  
  Green Building
  
  ADA, FHA, AAB
  
  State building code
  
  TIF and DIF agreements
  
  Inter-municipal agreements, MWRA straddle permits and inter-basin transfers
  
  If you have a need that is not presented herein, we encourage you to contact us directly as the above is not a complete enumeration of our services
Commercial Real Estate
Commercial Real Estate

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Macchi & Macchi robust commercial real estate practice is the cornerstone of our firm. Our clients are involved in the full range of real estate development projects, from simple to complex, including retail, manufacturing, office, hotel, hospital, restaurant, sports facilities, independent and assisted living facilities, residential and commercial subdivisions, condominiums, and multi-family residential housing complexes.

We provide practical and strategic counsel to our clients in all aspects of the transactional and development process, from pre-acquisition due diligence through permitting and development. With over fifty years in metrowest and southeastern Massachusetts, with a focus in Norfolk County, we have a deep knowledge of the area’s commercial real estate market. We are known as creative problem solvers who work diligently to meet our clients’ goals, shepherding each transaction to the best possible result. We have the sophistication and experience to take a development project from concept to reality; and whether it takes several months or several years, we will be there every step of the way.
- Examples of Services
  Our services include, but are not limited to:
  
  Commercial real estate closings
  
  Pre-acquisition due diligence
  
  Development and Property Management Agreements
  
  Construction and Design Contracts
  
  Leasing
  
  Condominiums
  
  Construction and Permanent Financing
  
  TIF and DIF agreements
  
  Inter-municipal agreements, MWRA straddle permits and inter-basin transfers
  
  Affordable Housing Law and Chapter 40B
  
  Subdivision Control Law
  
  Tax Credits
  
  Easements
  
  Title Issues
  
  Title Insurance
  
  Green Building
  
  Liquor Licensing
  
  Land use, zoning and permitting
  
  If you have a need that is not presented herein, we encourage you to contact us directly as the above is not a complete enumeration of our services
Environmental Law
Environmental Law

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Compliance with federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations is an integral component of all real estate projects. Consequently, Macchi & Macchi has bolstered its legal team to include in-house expertise in environmental law.

We provide strategic counsel to buyers, sellers, developers, property managers, lenders, tenants, homeowners, business owners, and local governments in understanding, anticipating, and managing environmental issues throughout the development process.

We have particular expertise in environmental risk allocation and management, such as through indemnity agreements, remediation agreements, escrow agreements, environmental insurance and Covenants Not to Sue.
- Examples of Services
  Our services include, but are not limited to:
  
  Environmental due diligence for real estate and corporate transactions
  
  Land use and environmental opinions
  
  Environmental indemnity agreements
  
  Environmental remediation agreements
  
  Environmental Insurance
  
  Cleanup and regulatory closure of contaminated properties
  
  Brownfields redevelopment
  
  Brownfields Covenants Not to Sue and tax credits
  
  Wetlands, Riverfronts, Tidelands, Waterways, and Great Ponds
  
  Drinking Water
  
  Wastewater and Septic Permitting
  
  MEPA analysis, compliance, and filings
  
  Hazardous Materials, PCBs, Lead, Asbestos, etc.
  
  Underground Storage Tanks
  
  OSHA
  
  Wildlife and Endangered Species
  
  Special/local counsel services
  
  If you have a need that is not presented herein, we encourage you to contact us directly as the above is not a complete enumeration of our services
Residential Real Estate
Residential Real Estate

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Macchi & Macchi has a strong residential real estate practice. We understand the stress and anxiety that a residential closing can bring, and by combining a personal approach with fastidious attention to detail, we create a smooth closing process for our clients.

Because we are not just a residential closing boutique firm, our breadth of practice areas enables us to counsel our clients on all aspects of their real estate transfer, including zoning considerations, environmental issues, various ownership entities, tax implications (estate, gift and income), etc.

In addition to representing residential buyers and sellers, we are title agents and frequently represent banks as well.
- Examples of Services
  Our services include, but are not limited to:
  
  Offers and Purchase & Sales Agreements
  
  Representation of Buyers, Sellers and Banks at closings
  
  Title Insurance
  
  Financings and Refinancings
  
  Transfers to Ownership Entities (Trusts, LLCs, etc.)
  
  If you have a need that is not presented herein, we encourage you to contact us directly as the above is not a complete enumeration of our services
Estate Planning & Probate Administration
Estate Planning & Probate Administration

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Macchi & Macchi has been developing estate plans for its clients since the Firm’s inception in 1965, making us one of the oldest and most well-established estate planning practices in the area. In addition, our real estate and business expertise allows us to offer a multi-disciplinary approach which takes into consideration all facets of a client’s estate.

Our objectives in estate planning are threefold: first, to conserve assets to the greatest extent possible by reducing the tax burden; second, to maintain flexibility and privacy while alive, providing for disability or incapacity when necessary; and third, to facilitate the orderly disposition of assets upon death, potentially reducing or eliminating the need for probate.

Every client has unique goals, perspectives, and financial needs; therefore, we are creative in our approach and tailor each plan to meet an individual’s or family’s specific situation. We have experience with both traditional and non-traditional families.
- Examples of Services
  Our services include, but are not limited to:
  
  Wills
  
  Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts
  
  Durable Powers of Attorney
  
  Health Care Proxies
  
  Young Adult Powers of Attorney and Health Care Proxies
  
  Living Wills
  
  Medicaid Planning
  
  Tax Planning
  
  Gifting
  
  Charitable Giving
  
  Business Succession Planning
  
  Probate Administration
  
  If you have a need that is not presented herein, we encourage you to contact us directly as the above is not a complete enumeration of our services
Business Law
Business Law

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Macchi & Macchi provides the premium business law services of a downtown firm, but with the personal attention and friendly approach of your local attorney.

We are especially adept at serving as outside general counsel for day-to-day legal matters, including contract review/negotiation, leasing, liability identification and reduction, strategic planning, financing, and PP&E acquisitions. We work closely with clients to reduce or eliminate litigation risks, regularly realizing immediate bottom-line results.

We guide clients through all the major inflection points of the corporate life cycle, from entity formation to reorganization to liquidity and/or dissolution, and we update our clients on changes to local, state, and federal rules or regulations that may effect their ongoing operations.

Recognizing the cost, time, and stress in litigation, we also provide options for alternative dispute resolution, including direct negotiations, conciliation processes, mediation, and arbitration.
- Examples of Services
  Our services include, but are not limited to:
  
  Entity organization, formation, restructuring, filings, and annual maintenance (Partnership, Corporation, LLC, LLP, Trust, etc.)
  
  Contract review and negotiation, including leases (all kinds), client service agreements, employment agreements, service agreements, purchasing agreements, financial agreements, PP&E acquisitions, etc.
  
  Ongoing corporate strategy and operations matters, such as business planning, acquisitions, and financing
  
  Strategic and operational liability identification and elimination
  
  Alternative dispute resolution
  
  Re-organization, sale, disposition and/or termination of a business or entity
  
  If you have a need that is not presented herein, we encourage you to contact us directly as the above is not a complete enumeration of our services

Meet The Attorneys

Philip Macchi +

Philip Macchi

Managing Partner

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Phil specializes in commercial real estate and development, land use, permitting, zoning, business law, and estate planning. He is adept at strategically navigating local permitting processes and bringing complex land use and development cases from concept to construction. He has a comprehensive knowledge of area properties and their history, local issues and development plans, and town rules and cultures. Known for his leadership and judgment, Phil’s background in both the military and the law provides him with a broad base of knowledge and problem-solving ability.

Education

United States Army War College, Carlisle, PA
Master of Strategic Studies, 2015
Boston College Law School, Newton, MA
Juris Doctorem, 2000
United States Military Academy, West Point, NY
B.S. International Political Science, 1989

Admitted to Practice

Courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
Supreme Court of the United States of America

Additional Experience

Rhode Island Army National Guard, Colonel, 2009-2019
Massachusetts Army National Guard, Major, 1997-2009
United States Army, Captain, 1989-1997 (Regular Army)

Military Service

Operation Inherent Resolve, Iraq, 2018
Operation Enduring Freedom, Afghanistan, 2002-2003, 2007-2008, 2013-2014
Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm, Iraq, 1990-1991
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W. Jay Lee

Senior Counsel

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Jay’s practice includes land use, permitting, zoning, commercial real estate and development, business law, and estate planning. He has come full circle in his legal career, having begun as a corporate attorney, then serving as a prosecutor and an Administrative Law Judge before joining Macchi & Macchi, LLC. With more than two decades of legal experience in both the public and private sectors, Jay provides his clients with a comprehensive perspective and solid judgment.

Education

Boston College Law School, Newton, MA
Juris Doctorem, 2000
Occidental College, Los Angeles, CA
Bachelor of Arts in Economics, 1993
Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan
International Division Certificate, 2012

Admitted to Practice

Courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Supreme Court of California
Court of Appeals of Maryland

Community

Associate Member, Zoning Board of Appeals,
Carlisle, MA, 2020 – Present

Additional Languages

Korean (fluent)
Japanese (competent)

Previous Professional Experience

Administrative Law Judge, State of California
Deputy District Attorney IV, Fresno County District Attorney’s Office, Fresno, CA
Litigation Associate, Crowe & Rogan, Santa Monica, CA
Corporate Associate, Venable, LLP, Baltimore, MD
Interpretation Officer, Fleet Command, ROK Navy, Republic of Korea

Publications

Author, “Licensing”, Venable, LLP publication, “So You Want to Be on The Internet” (2001)
Author, Paraphrased Regulations on Affordable Care Act (2014-2016)
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Philip Macchi, Sr.

Senior Partner

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Phil Sr. founded the firm over 50 years ago, and his experience in the area’s commercial and residential development is unparalleled. He possesses an encyclopedic knowledge of state real estate law and local ordinances and can recite the history and status of nearly every parcel of land in the area. His meticulous approach, his persistence in solving complex problems, and his essential inquiry have earned him and the firm a reputation for consistent excellence.

Education

Boston University School of Law, Boston, MA, Juris Doctorem
Boston University, Boston, MA, B.S. in Business Administration

Admitted to Practice

Courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
Supreme Court of the United States of America

PROFESSIONAL ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Massachusetts Bar Foundation, Fellow and Life Member
Martindale-Hubbel AV Rated

Who We Are

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Macchi & Macchi is defined by a group of attorneys with skills and experiences that set us apart from any other firm in the area. "What makes us different" can be summed up in three ways:

Institutional Knowledge. Our three attorneys have a combined 75+ years of practice in Norfolk County. As a result, our institutional knowledge of all things Metrowest is comprehensive and second to none.
Unique Culture. Our managing partner, Phil Macchi, a graduate of West Point, has 30+ years of military experience, which creates a culture for the Firm based on leadership, integrity, excellence, and grit. Moreover, his expertise in strategic planning and project management for the military has proven to be a tremendous asset to our clients.
Diverse Backgrounds. Our attorneys have diverse and complimentary backgrounds that combine to provide clients with the expertise and results expected of a large downtown firm, but with the personal attention and approachability of your local attorney. We are as comfortable in a Fortune 50 boardroom as we are on a small manufacturer’s shop floor or in a homeowner’s living room.

What We Do

Commercial real estate — specifically permitting, land use, zoning, and development — is the cornerstone of our practice, and we provide trusted and strategic counsel for the largest and most complex industrial, retail, and residential developments in the area.

We also take pride in fostering the establishment and ongoing success of local small- and medium-sized businesses, and in providing guidance for individuals and families on their most personal legal matters.

Whether we are assisting an international Fortune 50 company with a $300 million-dollar facility expansion or assisting someone with the purchase of their first home, we provide each and every client with legal representation that is tailored to meet their exact needs.

How We Work

We pride ourselves on resolving matters correctly the first time.
Our methods are strategic, meticulous, and cost-effective.
Our communications are concise, straightforward, and respectful.
Our results are thorough, reliable, and robust.

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Founded in 1965

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Philip Macchi, Sr. first hung his shingle in 1965 when Norwood was predominantly a factory town. Over the course of the past 50+ years, the area has grown and developed from its factory roots into the vibrant, mixed-use community it is today, and Macchi & Macchi has been intimately involved with that growth. Indeed, the Firm has played a role in nearly every major real estate development project in the area, shepherding each one through the intricate legal landscape from concept to grand opening and beyond. Although the neighborhood is now barely recognizable, the Firm is still located in the same brick and mortar building that Phil Sr.’s father (a local factory worker) built with his own hands. Phil Sr.’s capacity for complexity, his meticulousness, and his legal sophistication have established Macchi & Macchi as the pre-eminent commercial real estate firm in the area.

Growth into 2000’s

The younger Philip Macchi (Phil Sr.’s elder son) began working part-time at the Firm while still in law school, and he became a full partner in 2004. Phil has leveraged his knowledge of the local landscape, his legal acumen, his strategic insight, and his dedication to his community’s betterment to build on the foundation created by his father and to bring the Firm into the 21st century. Over the past two decades, Phil has cultivated a reputation for legal excellence that is well known throughout the community. At the same time, he is known as down to earth and approachable by clients, town officials, and opposing counsel alike.

Continuing Evolution

Macchi & Macchi is busier than ever and is currently expanding its staff and its operations to meet the evolving needs of its new and longstanding clients.

With its solid foundation and visionary perspective, Macchi & Macchi will continue to serve as a stalwart partner to its clients for decades to come.

Job Posting for Legal Assistant

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Position Description

Experienced, exacting, and congenial legal executive assistant sought for 31 hours per week in our Norwood office. This position supports both the Managing Partner and the Senior Counsel. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional skills and experience and will also enjoy the camaraderie and ongoing learning opportunities of a small firm.

Firm Description

Macchi & Macchi, LLC is a small and expanding law firm specializing in Zoning/Permitting, Land Use, and Commercial Real Estate as well as Trust & Estates and Probate. We provide real estate counsel to several Fortune 100 companies while also serving local businesses, organizations, and individuals.

Experience

The candidate should be experienced in the legal field in roles supporting a Partner in Charge or Managing Partner. In addition, the candidate should be experienced in traditional legal assistant duties such as reviewing all incoming firm e-mails, answering and routing all incoming calls, drafting/finalizing client/attorney correspondence, opening and closing client matters, maintaining client filing (both electronic and paper files), scheduling appointments and meetings, and preparing for off-and on-site client meetings.

The candidate should also be experienced in some administrative and paralegal duties, such as ordering supplies, preparing and assembling booklets for client hearings, and research on town/municipal, state, and governmental sites.

Skills

Since this position requires a great deal of direct client contact, the candidate should possess a professional and friendly demeanor; exceptional written and verbal skills; excellent organization and prioritization skills; accuracy with and fastidious attention to detail; and the ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines. A high level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required; experience with a legal document management software platform preferred.

Hours and Compensation

This position requires a consistent, physical presence for 31 hours per week (M-Th 9-5 and Fri 9-12) in our Norwood office. It is a non-exempt position that includes paid holidays and vacation time, which increase annually based on tenure. Compensation commensurate with experience.

Interested candidates should contact the firm via e-mail at: recruiting@macchi-law.com, and should include a current resume and cover letter.

Contact Us

Phone: (781) 762-1700
Fax: (781) 769-1717
Email: LegalServices at Macchi-Law dot com
Macchi & Macchi, LLC
Forum Building
1256 Washington Street
Norwood, MA 02062

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Practice Areas

Permitting & Development

Permitting & Development

Examples of Services

Our services include, but are not limited to:

Commercial Real Estate

Commercial Real Estate

Examples of Services

Our services include, but are not limited to:

Environmental Law

Environmental Law

Examples of Services

Our services include, but are not limited to:

Residential Real Estate

Residential Real Estate

Examples of Services

Our services include, but are not limited to:

Estate Planning & Probate Administration

Estate Planning & Probate Administration

Examples of Services

Our services include, but are not limited to:

Business Law

Business Law

Examples of Services

Our services include, but are not limited to:

Meet The Attorneys

Philip Macchi

Managing Partner

Education

Admitted to Practice

Additional Experience

Military Service

W. Jay Lee

Senior Counsel

Education

Admitted to Practice

Community

Additional Languages

Previous Professional Experience

Publications

Philip Macchi, Sr.

Senior Partner

Education

Admitted to Practice

PROFESSIONAL ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Who We Are

What We Do

How We Work

Founded in 1965

Growth into 2000’s

Continuing Evolution

Job Posting for Legal Assistant

Position Description

Firm Description

Experience

Skills

Hours and Compensation

Contact Us

Phone: (781) 762-1700

Fax: (781) 769-1717

Email: LegalServices at Macchi-Law dot com

Macchi & Macchi, LLC Forum Building 1256 Washington Street Norwood, MA 02062

Macchi & Macchi, LLC
Forum Building
1256 Washington Street
Norwood, MA 02062